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Three Decades On the Front Lines of Astrophysics Lecture and Book Signing with Michael Lemonick

Posted on April 5, 2013 by ST Editors

by Michael Wright, Secretary Our monthly lectures will continue on Tuesday, April 9 at 8:00 pm in Peyton Hall on the Princeton University Campus. Author Michael Lemonick will discuss his three decades on the front lines of astrophysics. For people … Continue reading →

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March 12, 2013 AAAP Meeting Minutes

Posted on April 5, 2013 by ST Editors

by Michael Wright, Secretary The meeting was called to order by Director Ludy D’Angelo. He welcomed everyone to the meeting. Michael Wright, Secretary, introduced the speaker, Dr. Rachel Somerville, Professor of Astrophysics at Rutgers. He congratulated her on the 2013 … Continue reading →

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Thank you, Mr. Ramsey.

Posted on April 5, 2013 by ST Editors

by Micheal Wright On January 22, 2103, Gene Ramsey, David and Jen Skitt, and I hosted one of the coldest star parties in recent memory at Hopewell Elementary School. The temperature was 17°F, but the children enjoyed “space up close.” … Continue reading →

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The Intertwined Lives of Galaxies and Their Supermassive Black Holes

Posted on March 7, 2013 by ST Editors

by Michael Wright Our monthly lectures will continue on Tuesday, March 12 at 8:00 pm in Peyton Hall on the Princeton University Campus. Our speaker this month will be Dr. Rachel Somerville, who will present a lecture entitled “The Intertwined … Continue reading →

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February 4, 2013 AAAP Meeting Minutes

Posted on March 7, 2013 by ST Editors

by Michael Wright, Secretary Director Ludy D’Angelo called the meeting to order. He welcomed everyone to the meeting. Ludy recognized the new members in attendance and invited them to participate in club activities. Kate Otto, Program Chair, introduced the speaker, … Continue reading →

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January 8, 2013 AAAP Meeting Minutes

Posted on January 28, 2013 by ST Editors

by Mary Hays for Secretary Michael Wright The meeting was called to order by Director Ludy D’Angelo at 9:30 p.m. Committee Reports: New Observatory Feasibility Study Committee :– Discussion centered on progress of preliminary work.  Committee composed of five volunteers.  … Continue reading →

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January 15, 2013 AAAP Board of Trustees Meeting

Posted on January 28, 2013 by ST Editors

by Michael Wright, Secretary Attendees:          Ludy D’Angelo, Director          Jeff Bernardis, Assistant Director          Michael Mitrano, Treasurer          Michael Wright, Secretary          Kate Otto, Program Chair          Surabhi Agarwal, ST Co-editor          William Murray The meeting was called to order by Director Ludy D’Angelo. Treasurer’s Report:  … Continue reading →

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December 11, 2012 AAAP Meeting Minutes

Posted on January 6, 2013 by ST Editors

by Michael Wright, Secretary The meeting was called to order by Director Ludy D’Angelo. He welcomed everyone to the meeting and announced that the club has Astronomy magazine’s 2013 Deep Sky Mysteries calendars on sale and speaker Ken Kremer will … Continue reading →

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November 13, 2012 AAAP Meeting Minutes

Posted on December 4, 2012 by ST Editors

by Michael Wright, Secretary The meeting was called to order by Director Ludy D’Angelo. He welcomed everyone to the meeting and noted that five new members have joined since October. Ludy recognized the new members in the attendance. He announced … Continue reading →

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A Candle in the Dark

Posted on December 4, 2012 by ST Editors

An Editorial, by Michael Wright, Co-Editor November 5, 1962: A few weeks before, the Cuban missile crisis had been resolved and the Soviets were removing their missiles from the island nation. Wally Schirra had just completed the fifth Mercury flight, … Continue reading →

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Sidereal Times Needs You

Posted on October 3, 2012 by ST Editors

Michael Wright and Surabhi Agarwal, Co-editors To celebrate the kick-off of AAAP’s 50th year, we would like the November issue to be a celebration of the club’s history and accomplishments. We are producing an illiustrated commemorative booklet with specially written … Continue reading →

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